Surveillance Video Released in Cruel Killing of 30 Geese in Cooper City
Incident Occurred on December 28 near Southwest 49th Street and Southwest 120th Avenue
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office have released surveillance video of an ATV and the people they believe were involved in the “cruel, disturbing” killings of 30 geese in Cooper City.
Incident Description
The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, near Southwest 49th Street and Southwest 120th Avenue, in the lake easement area between the Flamingo Gardens West subdivision and the Countryside Shops Plaza.
Witness Account
A witness told detectives that dozens of Egyptian geese were run over by an off-road-style vehicle that was occupied by four to five young adults. “They went back and forth back and forth, savagely running over these birds in the evening,” resident Brian Schafler told NBC6 earlier this week.
Surveillance Video
The surveillance video shows the individuals driving through the Flamingo Townhomes subdivision, where they were last seen.
Investigation and Tips
Anyone with information on the vehicle or the people involved should contact BSO Special Victims Unit Detective Charoudis Dimos at 954-321-4243 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app. Anonymous tipsters can contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) and can be eligible for a reward up to $5,000.
Conclusion
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information to come forward and help bring those responsible for the cruel killing of 30 geese to justice. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are working to identify the individuals involved and bring them to justice.
FAQs
Q: What happened to the geese?
A: A witness reported that dozens of Egyptian geese were run over by an off-road-style vehicle occupied by four to five young adults.
Q: Where did the incident occur?
A: The incident occurred near Southwest 49th Street and Southwest 120th Avenue, in the lake easement area between the Flamingo Gardens West subdivision and the Countryside Shops Plaza.
Q: How can I report information about the incident?
A: Anyone with information can contact BSO Special Victims Unit Detective Charoudis Dimos at 954-321-4243 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app. Anonymous tipsters can contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) and can be eligible for a reward up to $5,000.
